Russia Borei-A Fleet Update
Russia - Navy
| Date | Dec. 11, 2023 |
| Country | Russia |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Ship Class | Borei-A |
| Ship Name | Imperator Aleksandr III |
| Hull Number | K-554 |
| Event | Commissioned (+1) |
Description
Borei-A class (Project 955A) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine commissioned on 11 December 2023 at a flag-raising ceremony attended remotely by President Putin. Assigned to the Pacific Fleet, Imperator Aleksandr III carries 16 RSM-56 Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missiles with a range exceeding 8,000 km. The fourth Borei-A variant, she was commissioned alongside the Yasen-M submarine Krasnoyarsk in a joint ceremony underscoring Russia's continued investment in strategic naval forces despite the ongoing war and economic sanctions.
Source: en.kremlin.ru
